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Stories: Comic-Page Style

November 19, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

What a rewarding session we had with Nandita Basu! At workshops like this one, I think I learn as much as the young writers who sign up. Step by step, […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: creative writing with children, graphic novel, Nandita Basu, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Heartstopper

November 6, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I rarely write about books that are so popular, but I loved the Heartstopper series and I can’t wait to see what happens next! Unlike most other books I’ve read, […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Alice Oseman, graphic novel, Heartstopper, reading, review, Young Adult

Stories: Comic-Page Style

October 30, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

We’ve done a workshop on comics before, but it’s time for something new, this time with author Nandita Basu. Nandita is an award winning graphic novelist and a musician. She has written three graphic novels for young adults: The Piano, Rain Must Fall and the soon to be released Starry Starry Night.

Graphic novels are gaining popularity amongst young readers, and naturally, young writers. While writing a graphic novel is, of course, beyond the scope of a one-hour workshop, let’s learn how to weave a story through words and pictures in the style of a graphic novel.

Tagged With: creative writing workshop, graphic novel, online workshops for children

Nadya

September 22, 2022 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Nadya’s family is perfect, or so it seems. It’s full of laughter and fun, and she knows that no matter where she is, her father will find her. But one […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Debasmita Dasgupta, graphic novel, Middle Grade, Nadya, reading, review

Rain Must Fall

February 6, 2022 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Rain Must Fall by Nandita Basu is such a beautiful read! I devoured it in one sitting, and I loved it. Anya, Rumi’s best friend, asks whom Rumi would like […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Duckbill, graphic novel, Middle Grade, Nandita Basu, Rain Must Fall, reading, review

WeirDo

October 18, 2021 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

What’s the best kind of surprise? An unexpected book in the mail! Last week, I ordered books from KoolSkool and Funky Rainbow. The following day, I received a message saying […]

Filed Under: Books, Children Tagged With: Anh Do, books for ages seven and eight, Chapter Book, graphic novel, reading, review, Scholastic India, WeirDo